The Crocodiles: All for One
The Crocodiles regroup and plan a prison break. It's an emergency and Frank needs his brother's help, but Denis sits in jail.
The film earned $6.2M at the global box office.
Plot Structure
Story beats plotted across runtime
Narrative Arc
Emotional journey through the story's key moments
Story Circle
Blueprint 15-beat structure
Arcplot Score Breakdown
Weighted: Precision (70%) + Arc (15%) + Theme (15%)
The Crocodiles: All for One (2011) reveals precise narrative architecture, characteristic of Wolfgang Groos's storytelling approach. This structural analysis examines how the film's 15-point plot structure maps to proven narrative frameworks across 1 hour and 21 minutes. With an Arcplot score of 7.3, the film balances conventional beats with creative variation.
Structural Analysis
The Status Quo at 1 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes The Crocodiles gang is together, enjoying their friendship and adventures in their neighborhood. The group dynamic is strong and positive.. Structural examination shows that this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.
The inciting incident occurs at 10 minutes when A crisis emerges that threatens the gang: either an external threat to their hangout, a member in trouble, or a challenge that could break them apart.. At 12% through the film, this Disruption aligns precisely with traditional story structure. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.
The First Threshold at 20 minutes marks the transition into Act II, occurring at 25% of the runtime. This indicates the protagonist's commitment to The gang collectively decides to take action together, committing to face the challenge as a united group despite the risks., moving from reaction to action.
At 41 minutes, the Midpoint arrives at 50% of the runtime—precisely centered, creating perfect narrative symmetry. Notably, this crucial beat False victory: The kids seem to have succeeded in their mission, celebrating their accomplishment. Everything appears resolved., fundamentally raising what's at risk. The emotional intensity shifts, dividing the narrative into clear before-and-after phases.
The Collapse moment at 61 minutes (75% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, The gang faces their lowest point: a member is seriously endangered, the group splinters apart, or their plan catastrophically fails. Friendship seems broken., illustrates the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.
The Second Threshold at 65 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 80% of the runtime. The Crocodiles reunite with new understanding. They realize that together they're stronger, combining what they've learned about loyalty with their original courage., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.
Emotional Journey
The Crocodiles: All for One's emotional architecture traces a deliberate progression across 15 carefully calibrated beats.
Narrative Framework
This structural analysis employs proven narrative structure principles that track dramatic progression. By mapping The Crocodiles: All for One against these established plot points, we can identify how Wolfgang Groos utilizes or subverts traditional narrative conventions. The plot point approach reveals not only adherence to structural principles but also creative choices that distinguish The Crocodiles: All for One within the action genre.
Comparative Analysis
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Plot Points by Act
Act I
SetupStatus Quo
The Crocodiles gang is together, enjoying their friendship and adventures in their neighborhood. The group dynamic is strong and positive.
Theme
A character mentions that true friends stick together no matter what, foreshadowing the loyalty challenges to come.
Worldbuilding
Introduction of the Crocodiles members, their relationships, neighborhood setting, and the established dynamics of their friendship group.
Disruption
A crisis emerges that threatens the gang: either an external threat to their hangout, a member in trouble, or a challenge that could break them apart.
Resistance
The Crocodiles debate how to handle the situation. Some want to help, others are afraid. Internal conflicts emerge about the right course of action.
Act II
ConfrontationFirst Threshold
The gang collectively decides to take action together, committing to face the challenge as a united group despite the risks.
Mirror World
A relationship deepens or a new ally appears who embodies the theme of loyalty and friendship, showing the kids what true solidarity means.
Premise
The Crocodiles execute their plan with excitement and adventure. Fun montages of the kids working together, using their unique skills, and bonding.
Midpoint
False victory: The kids seem to have succeeded in their mission, celebrating their accomplishment. Everything appears resolved.
Opposition
The antagonist strikes back harder. Internal conflicts within the group resurface. Trust is tested. The stakes escalate beyond what the kids anticipated.
Collapse
The gang faces their lowest point: a member is seriously endangered, the group splinters apart, or their plan catastrophically fails. Friendship seems broken.
Crisis
The kids separately reflect on what their friendship means. Individual moments of doubt and fear before finding renewed determination.
Act III
ResolutionSecond Threshold
The Crocodiles reunite with new understanding. They realize that together they're stronger, combining what they've learned about loyalty with their original courage.
Synthesis
The finale: The Crocodiles execute their final plan with all members contributing. Confrontation with the antagonist. Resolution of the external threat and internal conflicts.
Transformation
The gang together in their hangout, stronger and more united than ever. Visual mirror of the opening but showing their growth and deepened bonds.